Advanced Micro Devices recently released their second-quarter earnings report, surpassing Wall Street expectations and showcasing impressive growth in sales of the company’s AI chips. The company reported earnings per share of 69 cents, adjusted versus 68 cents, and revenue of $5.83 billion versus $5.72 billion expected. These results led to an 8% rise in AMD
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The recent statements made by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell regarding India’s potential increase in engagement with Ukraine have sparked discussions about India’s evolving role in global affairs. As Western countries continue to impose sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, countries like India and China have chosen to maintain trade relations
In the ever-evolving world of the automotive industry, Stellantis has announced plans to reduce its U.S. workforce once again through a broad voluntary buyout program. This move comes as the company aims to cut costs and increase profitability amid a challenging economic environment. Voluntary Buyout Program Stellantis revealed its intentions in an email to employees,
AMC Theatres, under the leadership of Adam Aron, has been making waves in the film industry with their foray into concert film releases. After the success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the theater chain is partnering with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision to bring Usher: Rendezvous in Paris to screens worldwide. This unique
The aviation industry has been facing significant challenges in airplane production post-pandemic. With massive airplane orders missing from this year’s biggest air show, both Boeing and Airbus are struggling to ramp up production while dealing with the aftermath of the pandemic. Issues such as training new workers and ensuring timely commitments have been highlighted as
Vanguard, known for its investor-friendly approach, has recently faced criticism regarding its customer service. As the new CEO Salim Ramji steps in, he has highlighted the need to enhance the customer experience. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) could be the key to addressing these challenges and improving Vanguard’s service standards. One common complaint among Vanguard customers
McDonald’s executives recently admitted that customers find their prices too high, especially lower-income consumers who have been affected by years of high inflation. This has led to a decline in same-store sales across all divisions, prompting the company to reevaluate its pricing strategy. In response to the pricing issue, McDonald’s is now taking a “forensic
The current earnings season has seen companies with disappointing quarterly results being punished more severely than usual. According to FactSet, second-quarter earnings misses have resulted in an average 3.8% decline for a stock from two days before the quarterly release through the two days after the report comes out. This is higher than the five-year
Cryptocurrencies experienced a surge at the beginning of the final week of July, with Bitcoin seeing a 2% increase to reach $69,640.00 and Ether rising by 3% to $3,382.15. This uptrend comes as traders analyzed a series of political events that transpired over the weekend and anticipated central bank meetings scheduled for the week ahead.
Global stocks edged up on Monday as investors brace for a week full of earnings reports and central bank meetings. This week could see the United States and the UK potentially opening the door to interest rate cuts, while Japan may take steps towards “normality” by raising borrowing costs. Oil prices also inched up due
McDonald’s is set to release its second-quarter earnings report, and analysts have projected some key figures that the company is expected to announce. Despite these projections, McDonald’s has faced a slew of challenges throughout the year, which have reflected in its stock performance. The company’s shares have dropped by 15% year-to-date, largely due to concerns
Over the weekend, Ryan Reynolds experienced a historic moment in his acting career with the success of Deadpool & Wolverine at the box office. The actor took to his Instagram Story to express his shock and gratitude towards the fans who made it all possible. Reynolds admitted that processing the magnitude of this achievement was
Over the weekend, the movie Longlegs starring Nicolas Cage managed to rake in an impressive $6.7 million on 2,730 screens. This third week performance has allowed the film to surpass Parasite as the highest grossing film ever for the indie distributor. Not only that, but Longlegs has also claimed the title of the top grossing
Former President Donald Trump made headlines during his keynote speech at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville by hinting at the possibility of establishing an official U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve. However, instead of committing to this revolutionary idea, he merely pledged to maintain the current level of bitcoin holdings acquired from seizing assets from financial criminals.